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Developing countries, evaluation of land potential the work of LRD, 1956 - 2001

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Bucknell LRD Publishers 2006Description: xi, 167p. ill. 31cmISBN:
  • 0955547903
  • 9780955547903
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.337 $2 18
Summary: Records the experiences of the specialists of the Land Resources Division who worked for the British Government on rural development in about 60 developing countries between 1956 and 2001. Staff worked with local scientists and communities to survey, evaluate and map soils, land and water resources and to suggest possible options for agriculture, livestock production, forestry and conservation. Covers the early days of the organisations; professional development; management and operation of projects; the effect of the organisations upon their employees; numerous case studies, and the organisation's more recent incarnations.
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Records the experiences of the specialists of the Land Resources Division who worked for the British Government on rural development in about 60 developing countries between 1956 and 2001. Staff worked with local scientists and communities to survey, evaluate and map soils, land and water resources and to suggest possible options for agriculture, livestock production, forestry and conservation. Covers the early days of the organisations; professional development; management and operation of projects; the effect of the organisations upon their employees; numerous case studies, and the organisation's more recent incarnations.